[THE 8TH MULE]

you are somewhat right but i don't worry, because sani warren and payton mullins are excellent leaders. Trey will without a doubt he hard to replace in many ways, but austin hatfield (should he be the fullback) is the perfect man for the job. He works hard, rises to challenges, and has the same in-game mindset as his cousin josh dixon.

As for the camps, we should be proud of these kids for doing well. I didn't need those invites to know that the five kids who were invited are the real deal. Trust me!

yes, forgive me for leaving out mullins, and ghormley on d, both outstanding ball players on d. Its the ego thing that worries me. Last years seniors were selfless. (gary runyon a three year strter his junior year and a great fullback, give up fullback and inside linebacker to play only outside linebacker never muttered a word, just produced.) i cant see this class doing something like that, hatfield has the right mindset, may has the right mindset to jam it in the hole and bulldog three to four yards, the projected starters i dont know

[Belfry0304]

yes, forgive me for leaving out mullins, and ghormley on d, both outstanding ball players on d. Its the ego thing that worries me. Last years seniors were selfless. (gary runyon a three year strter his junior year and a great fullback, give up fullback and inside linebacker to play only outside linebacker never muttered a word, just produced.) i cant see this class doing something like that, hatfield has the right mindset, may has the right mindset to jam it in the hole and bulldog three to four yards, the projected starters i dont know

Payton Mullins has already said, if he has to move to o-line he will. These guys just wanna do what it takes to win.

[Doughboy304]

yes!!! Most of you are putting wat to much into these camps, most of the leaders of this team will be the strong silent messer and the interior linemen, taylor , jude, may the vocal leader of this team will probably be sani. The leadership and team first attitude that left with the seniors is the biggest challange an ego mania exist with the upcoming skill players, who run wild on weaker teams but lay down against a challange, prove me wrong im hoping, but trey and dixon style of running will be hard to replace

Stop hating so much, I can feel it coming through my computer screen. Go get your popcorn, hot dog, pop and whatever it is you like and sit back and enjoy the show this year. You all with your doubt kill me, but you will be the first ones hooping and hollering in Bowling Green.

[throw deep]

yes!!! Most of you are putting wat to much into these camps, most of the leaders of this team will be the strong silent messer and the interior linemen, taylor , jude, may the vocal leader of this team will probably be sani. The leadership and team first attitude that left with the seniors is the biggest challange an ego mania exist with the upcoming skill players, who run wild on weaker teams but lay down against a challange, prove me wrong im hoping, but trey and dixon style of running will be hard to replace

I'd like for you to name the last time IF EVER there was an ego problem on Pond Creek......Haywood, Tackett, & Cassell get paid to take care of crap like that!!!!!

[PaytoPlay]

Agree ^. These kids are gonna work hard and be successful. Those who legitimately don't buy in won't figure in.

I prefer to be VERY optimistic. I mean sheesh, on the D-line: Timmy May, Hayden Hatfield, Barnes, James May, Joey Duty, #16. At LB: Messer/Ghormley/Mullins/X (that is a nasty bunch). In the secondary: Robinson at Safety, Thacker at CB, Huddle, Dari, Cameron Johnson, etc to step up with solid athleticism.

What is not to like about that defense?

Offense will be a little more up in the air for sure. How do you replace the leadership of Williams and the (IMO) maybe the best fullback to play the position at Belfry? It won't be easy. But look at what you have coming back. Warren has done nothing but perform, even when asked to as a Frosh (with 8 INT's). Robinson had a solid year last year and will only mature. Justin Johnson is primed to breakout this upcoming season after a good Soph season. Trentity Carr seems to have really taken his offseason seriously and everything I hear about Austin Hatfield is positive. And of yeah, on the line - I like Jude/Taylor/James May (who i think will be a nasty G) and Messer at TE. Leaves two spots that need to be filled, but Im sure there are young men to step up.

Why be negative about this upcoming team? Do they need to work hard and commit? Of course! Are the pieces there? Yep

[THE 8TH MULE]

Stop hating so much, I can feel it coming through my computer screen. Go get your popcorn, hot dog, pop and whatever it is you like and sit back and enjoy the show this year. You all with your doubt kill me, but you will be the first ones hooping and hollering in Bowling Green.

I am in no way a hater. The question was, (do you think inmatuity could be a problem). You see I read this entire post before I made a comment. I see coments on how little brothers are twice the ballplayers as there older brothers who worked hard and acomplished much in there time at belfry. joey duty is a great kid, and in time he is on the field, court or diamond, he is probably the smartest one out there. but his big brother worked hard, didnt start going into his junior year, earned a spot and started in two state championships. dont run him down. fields was a three year starter earned all state his senior year, and his brother who hasnt played a full season since 6th grade is twice the ball player he is. he didnt even play last year and i bet he dont play ever again. there are seeral other comments that i used to make the conclusion that imaturity and ego could be a real problem. you cant go by what you did in little league to say what kind of ball player you will mature into. the leadership of this past senior class will be sorely missed. do i think we have what we need yes, just because i see a potntial problem and say it does no way mean im a hater, no way!

[cuppett777]

when is 1st day of practice?

[mr bojangles 007]

belfry football could be great this year but there are alot of underlaying problem occuring as we speak. there will be alot of kids we are looking forward to see play this year that will not even be playing all of this will come out soon most are lineman. haywood will have to do what he always do build most of his team. if belfry can do that than could possibly win the east. but if not finishing 3rd is the best there going to do. i hate to say that but i see it coming:yikes:

[cuppett777]

belfry football could be great this year but there are alot of underlaying problem occuring as we speak. there will be alot of kids we are looking forward to see play this year that will not even be playing all of this will come out soon most are lineman. haywood will have to do what he always do build most of his team. if belfry can do that than could possibly win the east. but if not finishing 3rd is the best there going to do. i hate to say that but i see it coming:yikes:

did they get in some trouble?

[PaytoPlay]

Doesn't sound good. Can you PM me with more info Bojangles?

[cuppett777]

somebody is awful good at keeping stuff hid, cause i ask some people thats very close to program, and they dont have no ideal what its sup2 be or if its anything at all, i guess we will see...hope not..

[99PIRATEFAN]

belfry football could be great this year but there are alot of underlaying problem occuring as we speak. there will be alot of kids we are looking forward to see play this year that will not even be playing all of this will come out soon most are lineman. haywood will have to do what he always do build most of his team. if belfry can do that than could possibly win the east. but if not finishing 3rd is the best there going to do. i hate to say that but i see it coming:yikes:

:praise::nope:

[cuppett777]

was today there 1st day?

[PaytoPlay]

I heard practice doesn't start until the 23rd? Seems like Haywood usually starts a week later than he could.

Football can't come soon enough. Are the scrimmages Hazard and Boyd Co. at home?

[cuppett777]

I heard practice doesn't start until the 23rd? Seems like Haywood usually starts a week later than he could.

Football can't come soon enough. Are the scrimmages Hazard and Boyd Co. at home?

i know they usally start a week after everyone else but man thats 2 wks..

[#1 Blackcat Fan]

This is a quote usually made by several Befry supporters, "we get better as the season goes on". Maybe you could be ahead of your normal game if practice started when available. Maybe that could be the difference in a State Runner-up & a State Championship.
Dont take these statements wrong. I support Belfry in there State Championship run every year, and they are one of our biggest rivals. I"m just saying.

[Belfry0304]

I didn't think practice was allowed until a certain amount of days before school. We always start the Monday of my birthday (28th), I know that much.

[#1 Blackcat Fan]

Dead period is over. Practice can start now. Not in full pads, but you can still practice.

[cuppett777]

This is a quote usually made by several Befry supporters, "we get better as the season goes on". Maybe you could be ahead of your normal game if practice started when available. Maybe that could be the difference in a State Runner-up & a State Championship.
Dont take these statements wrong. I support Belfry in there State Championship run every year, and they are one of our biggest rivals. I"m just saying.

i am one of biggest Belfry fans there is, and i totally agree with you..why waste 2 wks ,the younger ones that may play this year could have 2 extra weeks to help get the system down..

[Belfry0304]

i am one of biggest Belfry fans there is, and i totally agree with you..why waste 2 wks ,the younger ones that may play this year could have 2 extra weeks to help get the system down..

Let's not pretend they're not doing anything, I'm not sure why we don't do the practice as soon as available, but they do have conditioning and weight training twice a day.

[throw deep]

This is a quote usually made by several Befry supporters, "we get better as the season goes on". Maybe you could be ahead of your normal game if practice started when available. Maybe that could be the difference in a State Runner-up & a State Championship.
Dont take these statements wrong. I support Belfry in there State Championship run every year, and they are one of our biggest rivals. I"m just saying.

How many Friday nights are played in just helmets & cleats?? Until you are able to put pads on its just glorified 7on7!!! If I'm not mistaken football is mostly blocking & tackling, so how much of that can be accomplished until you can put pads on?? When teams are so called peaking in the early season the Pirates are still getting better, its a good formula & seems to work out pretty good on Pond Creek.

[#1 Blackcat Fan]

How many Friday nights are played in just helmets & cleats?? Until you are able to put pads on its just glorified 7on7!!! If I'm not mistaken football is mostly blocking & tackling, so how much of that can be accomplished until you can put pads on?? When teams are so called peaking in the early season the Pirates are still getting better, its a good formula & seems to work out pretty good on Pond Creek.

As i stated dont take the statement the wrong way. There is a lot to learn in these glorified 7on7. I know football is mostly blocking & tackling, but there is a lot of fundamentals to be taught with out the pads on. I was simply saying with the extra 2 weeks practice you could have more trophies in your case.
I support Belfry when there not playing my team. This was not meant as an insult or anything of the sort. I'm simply saying a lot can be done in those 2 weeks without pads. Technique, timeing, etc.

[throw deep]

This is a quote usually made by several Befry supporters, "we get better as the season goes on". Maybe you could be ahead of your normal game if practice started when available. Maybe that could be the difference in a State Runner-up & a State Championship.
Dont take these statements wrong. I support Belfry in there State Championship run every year, and they are one of our biggest rivals. I"m just saying.

As i stated dont take the statement the wrong way. There is a lot to learn in these glorified 7on7. I know football is mostly blocking & tackling, but there is a lot of fundamentals to be taught with out the pads on. I was simply saying with the extra 2 weeks practice you could have more trophies in your case.
I support Belfry when there not playing my team. This was not meant as an insult or anything of the sort. I'm simply saying a lot can be done in those 2 weeks without pads. Technique, timeing, etc.

It wasn't taken the wrong way its just how the all-time winningest coach in KY has done things & it works. How many players look like all-americans without pads on & when the pads do go on they just don't have what it takes.....A BUNCH!!!! Its just my opinion that there's not anything that can be accomplished in those extra 2 weeks of practice without pads. It just becomes boring for the players & coaches plus if your fortunate enough to play until December that is a LONG season.....but everyone has their thoughts on the subject of when to start. Which is the right one??? Who knows!!! Its all about what your head coach feels comfortable doing. GOOD LUCK except on Sept. 7th...LOL

[Belfry0304]

Speaking of 7 on 7, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at about 6:30 at BHS they do so, it's fun to watch. Gets me too ready to the upcoming season.

[#1 Blackcat Fan]

It wasn't taken the wrong way its just how the all-time winningest coach in KY has done things & it works. How many players look like all-americans without pads on & when the pads do go on they just don't have what it takes.....A BUNCH!!!! Its just my opinion that there's not anything that can be accomplished in those extra 2 weeks of practice without pads. It just becomes boring for the players & coaches plus if your fortunate enough to play until December that is a LONG season.....but everyone has their thoughts on the subject of when to start. Which is the right one??? Who knows!!! Its all about what your head coach feels comfortable doing. GOOD LUCK except on Sept. 7th...LOL

LOL, hard to argue that my friend.

[cuppett777]

It wasn't taken the wrong way its just how the all-time winningest coach in KY has done things & it works. How many players look like all-americans without pads on & when the pads do go on they just don't have what it takes.....A BUNCH!!!! Its just my opinion that there's not anything that can be accomplished in those extra 2 weeks of practice without pads. It just becomes boring for the players & coaches plus if your fortunate enough to play until December that is a LONG season.....but everyone has their thoughts on the subject of when to start. Which is the right one??? Who knows!!! Its all about what your head coach feels comfortable doing. GOOD LUCK except on Sept. 7th...LOL

It just becomes boring for the players & coaches plus =lifting weights since january,lol, i would rather be running routes or something besides that for sure..

[FIRST]

Best tradition in the mountains over the past several years.

[commonsense]

From the KHSAA Handbook which is on-line at http://www.khsaa.org
Practices are regulated when they can begin and when pads can be worn...

Sec. 5) Sports Specifi c Limitations- Football- Boys
a) Organized practice in helmets-only shall not begin prior to
July 15. Organized practice in pads (contact practice) shall not
begin prior to the earlier of August 1 or seven (7) week days
(not counting Saturdays and Sundays) prior to the opening day
of school (which shall be defi ned as the day prior to the classes
starting for the student body), but under no circumstances can
be prior to the last Monday in July.
After contact practice (practice in pads) has begun and prior to
the fi rst day of classes for the students, school shall not conduct
multiple on-fi eld practice sessions in pads (e.g., two-a-days
or three-a-days) on consecutive days (e.g., two-one two-one
format).
After the opening day of the school year, a school shall not
conduct multiple on-fi eld practice sessions in pads (e.g., twoa-
days or three-a-days) on a day in which school is in session.
All schools shall submit all required documentation to verify
the proper execution of the practice regulations, including
scrimmage, contact, and Heat/Humidity Measurement and
Compliance Programs.
b) After contact practice (practice in pads) has begun, there shall
be no more than two (2) scrimmages or practice games per
member school (grades 9-12) after contact practice has begun
and prior to the opening varsity game of the season with players
other than members of the squad.

[Tomcat Pride]

belfry football could be great this year but there are alot of underlaying problem occuring as we speak. there will be alot of kids we are looking forward to see play this year that will not even be playing all of this will come out soon most are lineman. haywood will have to do what he always do build most of his team. if belfry can do that than could possibly win the east. but if not finishing 3rd is the best there going to do. i hate to say that but i see it coming:yikes:

Did they close the bridges that lead to West Virginia or something? How many more players will Belfry get from the new Mingo Central program this season? I'm looking forward to our matchup in Putnam this year!

[cuppett777]

Did they close the bridges that lead to West Virginia or something? How many more players will Belfry get from the new Mingo Central program this season? I'm looking forward to our matchup in Putnam this year!

why for another (L) lol, i know it dont happen there much but this year it will if anybody plays..